Q: If u are kick out of a shard houseing can they change the locks n keep your personal property
They told the police when i called that they were keeping it tell i payed
A: I am not clear what you mean by "shared housing" - roommates? common areas with multiple separate tenants? Regardless, if someone is trying to hold your personal residential property "hostage" to recover rent or other similar charges they allege you owe, that is not lawful and likely gives you claims against them in court. The burden of proof will be on you however to prove they are doing so and specifically what they are holding. Depending upon the exact details, it may give you claims against them not only for twice the fair market value of the property you are deprived of, but also you may be relieved of any liability for any unpaid rent and for any damages you would otherwise be liable for so long as they were inflicted deliberately, intentionally, or with gross negligence. Get a copy of the police report if you can since it may be evidence that they admit detaining your property and an unlawful intent of keeping it until they get paid whatever they think you owe them. Need help? Review it all with a local landlord-tenant attorney.
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